Bridesmaids

As a highly evolved, yet completely realistic, woman, I'll be the first to admit that when you place 10 females in a room, you'll wind up with 25 different opinions.

That's the dilemma each of us faces when we plan our weddings. As we peruse bridesmaids' gowns, bridesmaids' jewelry and bridesmaids' accessories, each bridesmaid will not be shy about sharing her own favorite colors, personal preferences and style agenda. In addition to a wedding gown, you may want to invest in a striped referee's shirt! After all, you're the umpire-but how can you stay in charge, while also keeping the peace as you prep for the most important day of your life?

Here are some of my favorite tips for managing your beautifully bewitching bridesmaids.

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Bridesmaids will often complain that they're spending a lot of money to be in your wedding party, so they believe they're entitled to a say in all fashion decisions. Your best bet? Listen politely and respectfully. Thank them for their input. Tell them you'll be taking everyone's suggestions into consideration-and then seize the reins.

Remember: Each pretty bridesmaid in the row agreed to be in your wedding. If you do your job with finesse and provide sufficient compliments, they'll be delighted to wear what you've picked out. This includes bridesmaid dresses, bridesmaid jewelry and bridesmaid accessories.

Bridesmaids Sleek Silver Bracelet Some brides provide jewelry sets as a gift to their bridesmaids during their bachelorette bash or bridal shower. This is a great way to thank your bridesmaids for participating in your wedding, as well as to exercise control over what they'll wear-especially if you want each girl to have that "Supreme" look: same theme, slightly different jewelry. You can choose the same lustrous pearls or dazzling cubic zirconium. Slight variations in style are fine, as long as the look is relatively consistent.

Bridesmaids Silver Bead EnsembleBe sure to verify who has pierced ears. You'll need to purchase pierced earrings for the majority, but clip earrings are required for the few bridesmaids with virgin earlobes.

Practice Good Coordination
Be sure to match bridesmaids' accessories to the color of their gowns. Whether you're thinking a necklace or a choker, there are several dozen pearl and cubic zirconium shades available. Regardless of dress color, you're sure to find a complementary hue. Either a Charm Bracelet With Heart

Bridesmaid gift - Wish PearlAlso pay close attention to gown details. If bridesmaids' dresses are adorned with crystals, beading or pearls, you'll need to select jewelry with similar accents. Don't mix and match like a wild woman! Keep it simple and elegant.

If you've asked your bridesmaids to wear similar hairstyles, make sure earrings complement their 'dos. Up-dos like topknots, chignons and French twists call for drop earrings to accentuate facial features and add just the right amount of sparkle. If hair will be worn curled and loose, chandelier earrings fit the bill. For 'maids with short hair, all is not lost: Pixie cuts and short bobs are best accentuated with studs and button earrings. You can still achieve a consistent look by asking everyone-regardless of hair length, texture or style-to wear the same type of jewels, be it pearls or cubic zirconium.

To avoid bloodshed, never ask a bridesmaid to color or chop inches off her hair. That's an extreme makeover, so don't go crazy with Bridezilla power! 

B
y Terrie Needham - About the Author Terrie Needham owns Anna Bellagio, a leader in the bridesmaids jewelry and accessories industry for 17 years. She loves attending fashion shows and checking out new designers so she can offer sensational, yet affordable, selections to her ever-growing customer base. http://www.annabellagio.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/

Traditional Roll of the Wedding Attendants

Many couples choose to do most of the work themselves i.e. Buy the clothes for the bridesmaids etc.But the traditional way is as follows

Matron of Honor
(Bride's right-hand woman)

Is responsible for her own gown and accessories
Arranges the bachelorette party and bridal shower (guests, entertainment etc..)
Keeps a record of wedding gifts
Acts as official witness
Helps to settles the bride's nerves
Helps bridesmaids on the big day
Holds bride's bouquet during the ceremony
Looks after bride's things at ceremony and reception
Assists the bride when changing from her wedding gown to her going-away clothes

Bridesmaids
Responsible for their own gowns
Assist in all pre-wedding festivities
Helps to prepare for the reception
Fill cups with confetti, rice, or rose petals to throw for the getaway
Decorates the car

Best Man (Groom's right-hand man)
He's responsible for his tuxedo
Makes sure the groom arrives on time
He sees that ushers' function runs smoothly
Gives toast and speeches at ceremony and reception
Pays the officiant's fee
Keeps rings, license, and honeymoon tickets
Acts as toastmaster at the bridal table
Plans for reception exit transportation

Ushers/Groomsmen
Responsible for their own attire
Involved in all ceremony festivities
Greet all guests at the ceremony, ask which family they represent and seat them accordingly.
Unrolls the aisle runner after the bride's mother is seated
Decorates the car

Flower Girl
Precedes the bride, tossing flower petals down the aisle

Ring Bearer
He walks down the aisle carrying the ring secured to a satin pillow.

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